Program Manager - Smartsheet Architecture na Sand Cherry Associates

Company Profile 

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.  

Overview 

This role is responsible for supporting reporting and operational needs across the organization. Responsibilities include designing solutions and documenting changes; testing updates, improving efficiency, and applying AI where beneficial; and partnering with cross-functional teams to manage shifting priorities while communicating clearly with clients. The position requires working independently, solving problems quickly, and delivering clean, reliable outcomes. Strong proficiency in Smartsheet and Microsoft Office is required to develop and maintain solutions.  This position ideally will be based in Stamford, CT and in office four days per week.  We will consider remote candidates who are an excellent fit with our requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Executing project, program, and portfolio management across business and technology.
• Applying project, program and portfolio management principles to solution outcomes
• Identifying client requirements, designs and develops Smartsheet programmatic flows and associated automation for reporting requirements and processes
• Providing recommendations including definition of functional and technical capabilities, including features and automation
• Creating documentation for automation modification and maintenance
• Developing testing environment and associated testing procedures and programs
• Building integrations with external services as required
• Working with Excel with moderate level formulas and data analysis with graphs
• Working with MSOffice suite including basic knowledge of power automate
• Applying AI where needed to accelerate work and gain efficiency

Requirements

Candidates must have strong experience in project and program management, process optimization, executive level communications, and KPI analysis and reporting gained through managing large and complex projects. Candidates must have the following:

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in project, program and portfolio management.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience with Smartsheet including knowledge of sheets, reports, dashboards, formula (medium complexity), automation, datashuttle, calendar app
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with MSOffice.
• Analytical thinking and solutioning.
• Proven business acumen as a professional in client-facing roles
• Fast learner of the business and making connection to efficient solutions.
• Proven ability to work with team members in a cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to pivot in a reactive situation.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients at any level
• Detail-oriented, well-organized personality
• Intent on problem solving in a holistic manner, in tight timelines.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business, IT, Computer Science, or Finance

Benefits

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.